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Lake Butte des Morts Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueGrass JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReedsFished outside of emergent vegetation. I used a homemade 3/8 oz arkie style jig with a green pumpkin shirt. I also caught more northern pike than bass on this outing.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureRip RapRiprap and seawalls were the best locations.
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WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePointsTrolled for 4 hours at the bridge. Vertical jigged most of the time with little luck. Pulled a small channel cat and no walleye. Did catch an 18" using a Booyah Prank in some shallows around mid day.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
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Northern PikeTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationRapala Skitter Rap in Ike's Caribbean Shad matched the bait perfectly. Caught 4 pike along the shoreline heading back into a bay.
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CrappieTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureShadI was fishing for crappies today and managed to get a dozen of them. I was using small minnows with a gold ice tungsten jig. The best bite times are 8am-9pm.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructurePoints
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
Riprap around and along the Hwy 41 bridge held several different species including catfish and drum in addition to the largemouth bass.
